“Throw the keys through the kiosk’s open window. We’ll get the car when we open later”: Those slightly unorthodox drop-off instructions I once received from a Hertz manager in Croatia illustrate some of the differences U.S. travelers might encounter when renting a car abroad. It pays to familiarize yourself with the local policies and protocols… Continue reading Tips for Renting a Car Abroad
Category: US Motoring Press
Let Tesla Expand? Three German Teens Have a Few Thoughts.
Tesla’s hulking assembly plant outside Berlin, which opened two years ago in a community known for its forests and lakes, still rubs many residents the wrong way. They worry it threatens the quality of their water and air, and has disrupted the peacefulness that drew them to the area. Steffen Schorcht, 63, who lives across… Continue reading Let Tesla Expand? Three German Teens Have a Few Thoughts.
Biden Administration Is Said to Slow Early Stage of Shift to Electric Cars
In a concession to automakers and labor unions, the Biden administration intends to relax elements of one of its most ambitious strategies to combat climate change, limits on tailpipe emissions that are designed to get Americans to switch from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles, according to three people familiar with the plan. Instead of essentially… Continue reading Biden Administration Is Said to Slow Early Stage of Shift to Electric Cars
Tesla’s Board Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the chief executive and public face of Tesla, is constantly making news and broadcasting his opinions on his social media site, X. But the electric car company has another leader — one who maintains a much lower profile. For more than five years, Tesla’s board has been led by Robyn M. Denholm, a… Continue reading Tesla’s Board Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk
How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer
China’s BYD was a battery manufacturer trying its hand at building cars when it showed off its newest model in 2007. American executives at the Guangzhou auto show gaped at the car’s uneven purple paint job and the poor fit of its doors. “They were the laughingstock of the industry,” said Michael Dunne, a China… Continue reading How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer
How Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster
In July Michael Puglia drove home with what seemed like the coolest vehicle he’d ever own — a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. It was big enough to haul around his children and all their hockey gear. He’d never have to gas it up, and the ride was exhilarating. “It’s unbelievably fast and responsive,”… Continue reading How Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster
How Hyundai Motor Group became the world’s third-largest automaker
Hyundai Motor Group is the world’s third-largest automaker in the world by volume — but it wasn’t always so. In the late 1980s and 1990s, Hyundai cars suffered ridicule in America for being cheap and low quality. But that is no longer the case. The three auto brands in the automaker’s stable — Hyundai, Kia… Continue reading How Hyundai Motor Group became the world’s third-largest automaker
Ford rolls out Tesla Supercharging for EVs. Here’s what drivers need to know
An all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E at a Tesla Supercharger station charging. Ford DETROIT – Ford Motor is rolling out Tesla Supercharging capabilities to owners of its electric vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The launch begins Thursday, but is expected to be supply constrained at the start. The Detroit automaker was the first to announce… Continue reading Ford rolls out Tesla Supercharging for EVs. Here’s what drivers need to know
Maserati reveals first GranCabrio convertible sports car since 2019
At launch, the Maserati GranCabrio is available in the Trofeo trim level. It includes a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Maserati Maserati’s first GranCabrio convertible since 2019 is expected to go on sale this summer in the U.S. with a top speed of nearly 200 miles per hour and likely a six-figure price tag that… Continue reading Maserati reveals first GranCabrio convertible sports car since 2019
Geely-backed car tech company takes aim at Nvidia’s growing auto business
Chinese automaker Geely unveils first model of its new Lynk & Co brand in Berlin. Ullstein Bild Dtl. | Ullstein Bild | Getty Images BEIJING — Companies from Nvidia to Huawei are chasing the market for in-vehicle tech as the electric car industry booms, with Ecarx emerging as a new contender. Since 2017, Chinese car… Continue reading Geely-backed car tech company takes aim at Nvidia’s growing auto business